SOUTH Wales Police has launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Barry.
Officers were called at around to Barry Intermodal Terminal, Wimborne Road, 5.50am on Wednesday, August 28 following the discovery of a body.
The deceased man has not yet been officially identified.
Significant police enquiries are on-going in the area and a cordon remains in place while investigations continue.
Simon Llewellyn, who owns the The Sausage Revolution, on the Atlantic Trading Estate, said he had driven past the scene in the morning.
"I can see lots of cordons and inside to the right," he said.
"There are police constables in in white coveralls."
The site, in Barry Docks, is a container and freight terminal.
Senior investigating officer, detective chief inspector Mark O’Shea, major crime investigations team, said: “A murder investigation has been instigated and a major incident room has been set up.
“The investigation is very much in its early stages, however, I am appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area and I would like both to re-assure and thank the local community for their assistance to date.”
Anyone with information should contact South Wales Police via 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting occurrence number 1900317375.
A public portal where people can submit their information and digital footage is available via mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP19A93-PO1
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